The Sculptor of Florentine Elegance In the heart of Tuscany, where the rolling hills of Settignano meet the intellectual fervor of Florence, the life of Stoldo di Gino Lorenzi began to unfold. Born in 1534 into a lineage of skilled stone-carvers known as scalpellini, Lorenzi was destined for a life shaped by the tactile reality of marble and bronze. As the son of Gino Lorenzi, he was immersed from infancy in the traditions of craftsmanship, yet his spirit possessed an ambition that reached far beyond the workshop floor. While his roots were firmly planted in the rugged art of masonry, his ea…